In a charming southern town, a historic manor hides deadly secrets, and one determined advice columnist must uncover the truth to save her friend. For fans of Nancy Drew , Clue , and small-town cozy mysteries! Olivia Penn is looking forward to visiting her father as spring blooms in her hometown of Apple Station, Virginia. Her plans to enjoy a week of relaxation with her friends and family are upended after a shocking murder shakes the close-knit community. When a body is found under mysterious circumstances at an abandoned manor and the police suspect her childhood friend of murder, Olivia refuses to let him take the fall. Convinced they’ve got it wrong, she follows the clues left behind by the victim and uncovers long-buried secrets that tie her friend to the crime scene. With the clock ticking and the killer’s trail growing cold, she must navigate tangled relationships, hidden motives, and a treacherous web of lies. With help from her friends and a loyal beagle, she races to solve the mystery before there’s another victim. But to reveal the truth, she must dare to do the unthinkable and take a leap of faith into where the light shines through. Can Olivia save her friend and thwart the killer’s plan? Or will it be lights out for them both? What Amazon readers are saying about Kathleen’s novels: “Brilliant Fun!” “Delightfully fun, complex mystery offering traditional cozy elements.” “Strong female lead.” “The mystery was a mystery within a mystery. Couldn’t put it down.” “Entertaining, well‑paced, and witty.” “Vividly sketched hometown. Alive with warmth and local color.” “Engaging writing voice instantly draws you in.” “Charming from beginning to end!” “Wonderful plot, fitting side stories, and world‑building that had me visualizing everything.” “Smartly‑drawn mystery, with great suspense & plenty of suspects!” “Pulled me in with excellently written characters and continued development.” “Small town setting, petty rivalries, and secrecy bring realism to the story.” Where the Light Shines Through is the captivating first book in the award-winning Olivia Penn Mystery Series . This fast-paced, heartwarming cozy mystery features charming characters, small-town intrigue, and a heroine you’ll love to root for. Perfect for fans of amateur sleuths, cozy suspense, and clean, feel-good mysteries. Dive into the enchanting world of Apple Station, where a clever sleuth is always on the case. Your next unputdownable cozy mystery awaits! Read today! "Bailey's winning debut will thrill fans of the cozy mystery genre ... Olivia's vividly sketched hometown of Apple Station is so alive with warmth and local color that it brings to mind a southern version of Stars Hollow from Gilmore Girls . Bailey's prose proves just as inviting. Her story boasts moments of real tension throughout, however, especially in the climax, which will keep readers on the edge of their seats ... With these engaging, well-conceived characters, and expertly crafted twists that will keep readers guessing, this mystery is sure to please readers looking for an adventure with plenty of intrigue and a comforting conclusion. Fans of the cozy mystery genre will be thrilled to learn that this is just the first of many Olivia Penn mysteries planned." - BookLife Review "A fantastic start to a new series ... This book is written with such beautiful descriptions ... Where the Light Shines Through has a brilliant cast of characters that exude the feeling of a small town." - Manhattan Book Review "Big Fun! Kathleen Bailey's first book in her Olivia Penn Mystery series is a delightfully fun, complex mystery offering traditional cozy elements, a strong female lead, stifled "heart chakra," diverse multi-generational personalities, small town connections, and interesting family dynamics. The mystery was a mystery within a mystery ... Engaging. Couldn't put it down ... Bailey's writing is entertaining, well-paced, and witty." - Kings River Life Magazine "This was a delightfully charming read that I could not put down until all was said and done. The author knows how to tell a story where the tone was comfortable and the multi-plot whodunit had all the elements to keep me enthralled from beginning to end." - Dru's Book Musings Kathleen Bailey is the award-winning author of The Olivia Penn Mystery Series. She writes mysteries with heart and humor that keep to the traditional and cozy sides of crime. For over twenty years, she worked as a pediatric physical therapist with children who have special needs, drawing on degrees in English, psychology, and physical therapy. She now writes in Virginia with her feline assistant, who insists on supervising every draft. When she's not writing, Kathleen can usually be found covered in cat hair, surrounded by far too many sticky notes, and plotting new twists to keep readers guessing. She is a member of Sisters in Crime. Visit her online at kathleenbaileyauthor.com.